8 great horror movies you probably forgot about and need to watch

Think you’ve seen all the best horror movies? Think again! I'm sure some might have slipped under your radar, and it's time to change that. There are plenty of horror gems out there that are packed with enough scares, twists, and thrills to make your heart race.

Now is the perfect time to dust off your watchlist and rediscover some of the most unforgettable thrills that the horror genre has to offer. Don't worry! You're not on your own. Below, we shared a list of eight great horror flicks that deserve your attention and a spot on your watchlist. They might just become your next horror obsession.

The House of the Devil (2009)

It's the '80s, and Samantha Hughes is a college student in need of extra cash. She takes on a babysitting job at a remote mansion, but shortly after her arrival, she realizes that she won't be taking care of a baby but the owner of the house's elderly mother. As the night progresses, she learns that the family she's working for is involved in a dark, satanic ritual, ultimately putting her in a dangerous position where her life is at risk.

In the Mouth of Madness (1995)

John Trent is an insurance investigator hired to look into the disappearance of a successful author of horror novels, Sutter Cane. As he delves into Cane’s mysterious disappearance, he discovers that his latest book has a supernatural power to cause reality and fiction to blur. John then finds himself questioning his own sanity as he unravels the mystery, facing terrifying visions and experiencing strange occurrences.

The Changeling (1980)

John Russell is a grieving composer from New York City who decides to relocate to Seattle after losing his wife and daughter in a tragic car accident. He moves into a secluded mansion, where he begins to experience supernatural disturbances. As he investigates, he uncovers the dark history of the haunted house and the spirit of a young boy who was murdered there.

Near Dark (1987)

Caleb Colton was just a young man living in a small town in Oklahoma before he was turned into a vampire after a chance encounter with a mysterious woman named Mae. Struggling with his new identity, he reluctantly joins Mae's dangerous, nomadic vampire family as they travel across the country committing violent acts. Caleb isn't okay with how they live their lives. But how can he hold on to his humanity when he has a thirst for blood?

Dog Soldiers (2002)

A squad of British soldiers are on a training exercise in the Scottish Highlands when they encounter a pack of savage werewolves. They then take refuge in a remote cabin where they work together to fend off their attackers while trying to survive the night.

The Stepfather (1987)

Henry Morrison portrays himself as a family man, but he has a disturbing pattern of marrying women with children and then murdering them when they don't fit the vision of his idea of a perfect family. He changes his identity once again and marries a new woman with children, but his plan is derailed when his new stepdaughter begins to suspect something is off about him. She learns of his dark past, leading to a tense and violent confrontation.

The Hidden (1987)

When an alien life-form capable of inhabiting human bodies commits violent crimes all across Los Angeles, a homicide detective and an FBI agent join forces to take it down before it wreaks more havoc.

The Hitcher (1986)

Jim Halsey is driving cross-country to transport a car from Chicago to San Diego when he picks up a hitchhiker named John Ryder. However, John turns out to be a sadistic killer who begins terrorizing Jim, framing him for murders and relentlessly stalking him. Will Jim survive this nightmarish situation?